# contacts_batch_restore

> Restore multiple archived contacts at once.

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Restore multiple archived contacts at once. Contacts must be currently archived. Returns success and failure counts with IDs. Restored contacts become active again.

## Parameters

| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `ids` | array of strings | Yes | Contact UUIDs to restore. Max 100. · Max items: 100 · Min items: 1 |

## Example prompts

- "Restore the batch of inspector contacts we archived during the spring cleanup."
- "Bring back those 20 archived contacts, but confirm the list with me first."

## Safety

**Bulk changes.** Changes many records in one call. Review the scope carefully before confirming — bulk changes are treated as destructive because of their blast radius.